Man Accidentally Shoots Through Home, Neighbors Door (Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, Jan. 17, 2018) Springfield Twp, MI -INCIDENT: Jan. 7, 2018 16:37 hrs. – Springfield Township – Reckless Discharge of a Firearm / Detective Callout – #18-10190 SUMMARY: Deputies responded to the 17000 block of Louise Dr. for a subject who had discharged a handgun…
Sugar Packets & Covered Mirrors: Becoming Detectives for those with Dementia (Crystal A. Proxmire, Oct. 14, 2017) Novi, MI – Loretta and Gregory were married at the age of 16, over 40 years ago, and have always been true to each other. Yet as Gregory began to age, Alzheimer’s started to take its toll and…
Music, Fire, & Flirtatious Dancing Amidst Michigan Renaissance Festival Fun (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 14, 2017) Holly, MI – A circle of Lords and Ladies of the Michigan Renaissance Festival listened eagerly as Queen Elizabeth shared her wisdom of medieval dancing. “First I am going to show you the boring way to dance,” she said…
HollyDay Schedule of Events Saturday, September 16th , 2017 CRAPO PARK 9am 5k Color Run hosted by the Holly Area Community Coalition (must pre-register before the race) 1pm – 4pm Community Play Day events; free family fun! 1pm AirMed1 Helicopter Landing and demonstration (weather-permitting) 2pm Free Hot Dogs (while supplies last) sponsored by Villagers, Holly…
Best Facebook Groups to Join in Your Community (Oakland County) (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 13, 2017) Oakland County, MI – Many communities have online forums where people can learn what is going on in their community as well as connect with neighbors. These are actually a very effective way of finding out what is going…
Fenton/Holly/Linden Ducks Unlimited Banquet Sept 28 Fenton, MI – Thursday, September 28, 2017 Time & Location 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM Doors open at 6 pm St. Johns Activity Center, 610 N. Adelaide Street Fenton, Michigan, 48430 View on Map Ticket Information Available Now Buy Tickets Online ticket sales end on 9/27/2017. Buy now, only…
Uplifting in Store for Hawley Barn in Holly, Long Term Vision on the Way (Crystal A. Proxmire, Sept. 9, 2017) Holly, MI – “It’s not going to fall over on my watch.” Holly Township Supervisor George Kullis spoke about the Hawley Farm’s large red barn at 13409 North Holly Road. The 14-acre property – complete…
Bow Fest Brings Archers and Hunters to Holly (Sam Gurwin, Sept. 2, 2017) Holly, MI – The world of the Tracker, the Hunter and the Outdoorsperson- this culture is alive and well! Saturday August 19th, 2017 marked the 11th Annual Bow Fest 2017. Spot Shooter Archery, an archery-based Business in Holly, has held this event…
2017 Solar Eclipse Pics (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 25, 2017) Oak Park, Ferndale, Ortonville, Southfield, Troy, Royal Oak, MI – Throughout Oakland County kids and adults joined with people all over the United States to watch a solar eclipse as it crossed the nation. In Metro Detroit the moon blocked out the sun by about…
15 Year Old Accused of Stabbing Grandmother, Found Dead on Train Tracks in Holly (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, Aug. 22, 2017) Holly, MI – Report 1: INCIDENT: 05:42 hrs. – Springfield Twp. – Homicide in the 17000 block of Sleepy Hollow Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Operations Center received a call at 5:42 AM today…
Michigan Renaissance Festival Aug 19- Oct 1 Holly, MI – Take a time-travel adventure into the 16th century at the annual Michigan Renaissance Festival! Join our Queen Elizabeth in a jubilee! Inside our turreted gates, visitors enjoy the sights and sounds of a 17-acre village, complete with building reproductions of Renaissance shops, taverns and a…
History & Economy: Communities Consider Dixie Hwy. Potential (Crystal A. Proxmire, Aug. 14, 2017) Groveland Township, MI – An expert historic road preservation planner from Washington DC visited Oakland County at the beginning of August to take a look at the Dixie Highway corridor to share his views on how smart development could take place.…
Little Things Make Oakland County Fair Memorable (Crystal A. Proxmire, July 16, 2017) Davisburg, MI – The Oakland County Fair wrapped up Sunday, leaving thousands of people with happy memories, new friends, and many with ribbons and trophies to be proud of. The fair features fun rides and events along with showcasing talent throughout the county. …
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
2017 Candidate Interviews & Issues (check for updates) Oakland County, MI- The Oakland County Times has a tradition of doing video interviews with candidates for local office. Several communities have local elections on Nov. 7, 2017 and we’re working hard to interview as many local candidates as possible. We do not endorse any candidate and…
Hit and Run Suspect’s Vehicle Type Identified, Police Seek Tips (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 6, 2017) Springfield Township, MI –The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash that occurred upon Ormond Road south of French Lane on June 3, 2017 at 1:30 AM. A…
Hit and Run Suspect’s Vehicle Type Identified, Police Seek Tips (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 6, 2017) Springfield Township, MI –The Oakland County Sheriff’s Office Crash Reconstruction Unit is continuing to investigate a fatal hit and run crash that occurred upon Ormond Road south of French Lane on June 3, 2017 at 1:30 AM. A…
Motorcyclist Dead after Hitting Deer then Being Run Over, Police Seeking Driver (Oakland County Sheriff’s Dept, June 3, 2017) Springfield Twp, MI – The Crash Reconstruction Unit is assisting deputies with the Springfield Township Substation in the investigation of a fatal traffic crash. The traffic crash occurred on Ormond Road south of French Lane at…
Creative Spirit Showcased in Holly Art Walk (Crystal A. Proxmire, April 25, 2017) Holly, MI – Visitors to Downtown Holly stores and restaurants Saturday got some bonus inspiration Saturday as over a dozen businesses hosted artists and musicians for the community’s first Art Walk. The event, organized by the Holly Area Arts Council, had the…
Emergency Closing of Railroad Crossings in Rose & Springfield Twps, Detours Necessary (Road Commission for Oakland County, April 25, 2017) Rose Township, Springfield Township, MI – Canadian National (CN) will close the following locations to through traffic today (Apr. 25) at 10:30 a.m. for emergency railroad crossing repairs: The first closure is Rattalee Lake Road…